Today was dry again, but very murky. Main highlights were 2 Stonechat, 1 Redwing, 2 Song Thrush, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Firecrest and a Greenfinch. The latter new for my 2022 Portland bird species list.
It was still pretty chilly, so it was a bit of a surprise to see two Buff-tailed Bumblebees on the Hebe flowers at the cove.
Mammals Recorded:
Bunny
Birds Recorded:
Herring Gull
Wood Pigeon
2 Meadow Pipit
3 Rock Pipit
1 Pied Wagtail
Dunnock
Robin
2 Stonechat
Blackbird
1 Redwing
2 Song Thrush
1 Goldcrest
1 Firecrest
Long-tailed Tit
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Wren
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Starling
House Sparrow
Chaffinch
Goldfinch
1 Greenfinch
In the Lower Horse paddock was this Song Thrush. Another was close-by, plus a Redwing and Meadow Pipit.
It looks like its found a good spot for worms. Well at least for a few seconds.
In the Butterfly Reserve was this female Stonechat. The male was close-by but very camera shy.
Bees Recorded:
2 Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris)
2 Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris)
One of the two Buff-tailed Bumblebees at the cove this afternoon.
Flies, Craneflies, Gnats and Midges Recorded:
Kelp Fly (Coelopa frigida)
Kelp Fly (Coelopa frigida)
Lots of Kelp Flies at the cove, but only three Rock Pipits.
Ted:
Ted:
Ted on Penn's Weare, still white and very clean. But for how much longer though!!
Ships Today:
This is the General Cargo Ship "Kongsfjell" flying the flag of St Vincent Grenadines. It is on its way from Rostock (Denmark) to Belfast. More on this vessel Here.
This is the Dutch General Cargo Ship "Arklow Clan" on its way from Belfast to Sluiskil (Holland). More on this vessel Here.
This is the British Fishing Boat "Portland Isle" fishing just off Portland's east coast. More on this vessel Here.